STEM Initiative - HSI LEADS Program
This program is for students participating in the HSI LEADS Program who are transferring from Temple College.
HSI LEADS is a STEM Initiative partnered with Temple College: Temple College and Texas A&M University have received a five-year grant to fund our newly created HSI LEADS "Above and Beyond" Program to ensure our students are positioned for continued STEM academic achievement and successful entry into high-demand STEM careers.
About this STEM Program
Nationwide, there is a growing demand for STEM professionals in the workforce, with a particular need for those from traditionally underrepresented groups. Temple College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas are Hispanic Serving Institutions serving Hispanic students and students from low-income backgrounds. These students, who represent growing populations at both TC and A&M-Central Texas, often show low enrollment in STEM degree programs, and remain underrepresented in STEM fields that can lead to higher-earning, high-demand careers.
To address this gap, Temple College and A&M-Central Texas, with funding support from the U.S. Department of Education, designed a project to increase the number of Hispanic and other low-income students pursuing and graduating with STEM degrees, allowing them to enter and succeed in high-impact STEM careers.
Read more about this grant and this program.
STEM Pathways: Programs & Areas of Study
HSI LEADS Program: Learning, Experiences, Achievements, Dreams through STEM Programs and Areas of Study.
We are "Creating a Culture of STEM" pathways, programs and areas of study in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and focusing on our Hispanic, low-income, first-generation college students, and under-served populations in our communities.
The HSI LEADS “Above and Beyond” Program helps ensure our students are positioned for continued STEM academic achievement and successful entry into high-demand STEM careers.
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Biology
- Exercise Phyisiology and Human Performance
- Mathematics
Talk with an advisor today!
Meet with Chesnee Murdock (MSc), HSI STEM Student Success Specialist.
Above and Beyond Services and Resources
Support services at TC and A&M-Central Texas help students complete STEM degrees by nurturing their interest in STEM and helping bridge the gap from graduation to employment. Reach out to Chesnee Murdock for more information on any of the following:
- STEM-Specific Advising
- First Generation Mentoring
- University Tutoring Services and free online 24/7 tutoring
- University Testing Center
- University Writing Center
- University Library and Online Databases
- HSI-specific workshops and events
- Student Lingo
- Student Wellness and Counseling, Campus Recreation
- Student and Civic Engagement
- Career and Professional Development
- Study Abroad for Students
Meet Our Team
Dr. Eva Margarita Munguia, Temple College
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- Phone: 254-298-8591
- Email: Eva.Munguia@templejc.edu
Chesnee Murdock (MSc)
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- Department of Science and Mathematics
- Email: chesneemurdock@tamuct.edu
Dr. Mienie Roberts, Texas A&M University-Central Texas
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- Phone: 254-519-5441
- Email: dekock@tamuct.edu
Stephen Phelps, Temple College
Department Chair, Criminal Justice
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- Phone: 254-298-8640
- Email: Stephen.Phelps@templejc.edu
Mandy Hart, Temple College
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- Phone: 254-298-8346
- Email: Mandy.Hart@templejc.edu
William Jones, Temple College
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- Phone: 254-298-8349
- Email: William.Jones@templejc.edu
Billie Logiudice, Temple College/Taylor High School
Dana Palen, Temple College
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- Phone: 254-298-8590
- Email: Dana.Palen@templejc.edu
